Overview

• Boll will conclude his nearly 30-year professional career on June 15 when Borussia Düsseldorf faces TTF Ochsenhausen in the Bundesliga playoff final.
• His decision follows a runner-up finish in the Champions League final on June 1 and a growing sense that he could no longer meet his own perfectionist standards.
• He spent 29 seasons in the Bundesliga, competed in 20 World Championships and secured 20 European titles, achieving the world number one ranking on four occasions.
• Renowned for his sportsmanship, Boll received the Fair Play Award at the 2005 World Championships after awarding a disputed match point to his opponent.
• He has received a coaching offer from national teammate Patrick Franziska and is in discussions with Borussia Dortmund about potential roles as he looks to settle into family life.